Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that provides long-lasting inhibition of DPP-4 and modestly increases GLP-1 levels. Studies have shown linagliptin to have neutral effects on glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow compared to glimepiride in patients with type 2 diabetes without renal impairment. Additionally, linagliptin tended to reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio compared to glimepiride with no significant between-group differences. These renal effects are consistent with previous placebo-controlled trials, demonstrating linagliptin's neutral impact on renal hemodynamics.